2010 Peugeot 3008 2.0L Diesel · NA60 AYY

A pattern of chronic advisories around rear wishbone bushes, exhaust heat shield security, and front tyre wear defines the MOT record of this 2010 Peugeot 3008, with the underlying brake system also coming under scrutiny at the most recent inspection. Across the seven tests spanning 2021 to 2026 the vehicle has passed every assessment, but a closer reading reveals a failure in late 2022 caused by an offside rear outer brake pad worn below 1.5 mm and categorised as dangerous, alongside advisories for thinning front pads and pitted inner brake discs at all four corners. The October 2024 and October 2023 tests both flagged the condition of the nearside front and offside front rear wishbone bushes, the 2024 test additionally noted a loose centre exhaust heat shield, and the July 2026 test has now recorded play in the steering rack inner joint along with another headlamp lens defect and a nearside front tyre approaching the legal tread margin. While none of these items have yet caused a failure, the recurrence of wishbone bush advisories across multiple years and the new steering rack finding suggest suspension and steering components are approaching the point at which replacement will be required. Mileage on this vehicle stands at 94,684 against a 16 year age, yielding an annual accumulation of roughly 5,900 miles, which is markedly low for a car of this vintage and points to either prolonged periods off the road or predominantly light use such as short urban journeys. The MOT testing pattern is dense and regular, with annual tests from 2021 through to mid 2026 and no multi-year gaps that would suggest long-term storage, so the low mileage appears to reflect gentle driving habits rather than extended lay-ups. That said, low annual mileage in older vehicles is frequently associated with accelerated deterioration of rubber and polymer components through age hardening rather than wear, and this is consistent with the recurring advisories for perished front tyre sidewalls in 2021 and the brittle wishbone bushes noted since 2023. Brakes and discs on a 94,000 mile car would normally show even wear rather than the pitted inner surfaces repeatedly recorded here, which can indicate infrequent heavy braking or simply that the inner disc faces are not being cleaned by regular use. For a prospective buyer the immediate priority is a close inspection of the rear suspension, because the nearside front and offside front rear wishbone bushes have been flagged in three consecutive tests and the geometry of this area on the Peugeot 3008 is known to affect rear tracking and tyre wear. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the rear over uneven surfaces, particularly over speed bumps, and feel for any vagueness or wandering from the rear end which would indicate the bushes have finally failed. The steering rack inner joint play noted at the latest test warrants careful attention at low speed, where any knocking through the steering wheel or a slight delay in response to lock-to-lock inputs would confirm deterioration; a hoist inspection would be prudent to confirm whether the play is within tolerance or requires replacement. The brake system should also be examined with reference to the 2022 dangerous failure, and a test drive should include firm pedal application from speed to check for judder or vibration through the steering wheel, which would indicate the inner disc corrosion noted repeatedly is now causing uneven contact with the pad surface. Beyond the suspension, steering and brakes, several smaller items deserve a visual check before purchase. The nearside rear door damage recorded in October 2024 should be inspected for sharp edges, corrosion starting beneath any deformed panel, and proper door sealing, as water ingress into the rear quarter can accelerate rust on the inner structure. The headlamp lens defect flagged at the 2026 test should prompt a check for condensation inside the unit and for correct beam pattern, as a deteriorated lens will both fail a future test and reduce night-time illumination. Front tyres have been at or near the legal tread edge in four of the seven tests, including both fronts in 2021 and 2022 and the nearside front in 2025 and 2026, so a check of current tread depth across the full width of each front tyre and confirmation that wheel alignment is within specification is essential, because the repeated edge wear pattern suggests either persistent misalignment or camber issues that a four-wheel alignment should resolve. Finally, given the low annual mileage, the battery, brake fluid and coolant are likely to be of indeterminate age and a service history document covering recent replacement of these items would be valuable before committing to the purchase.